Quick Answer
When buying stretch film, judge value by cost per pallet, not price per kilogram. Choose hand grade for manual wrapping and machine grade for automatic wrappers, match gauge to the load, and prioritise high pre-stretch films that wrap more pallets per kilogram. Greenstrix supplies multi-layer co-extruded LLDPE stretch film with high cling and high pre-stretch yield, recyclable and export-ready.
Hand grade vs machine grade
The first decision is application method. Hand-grade stretch film is for manual wrapping with a dispenser - ideal for lower volumes and mixed loads. Machine-grade film is engineered for automatic and semi-automatic wrappers (turntable, rotary-arm, horizontal), where consistent gauge and high pre-stretch capability matter for throughput. Using the wrong grade wastes material and causes problems, so match the film to your equipment first.
Understand gauge and pre-stretch
Gauge is film thickness. A thicker gauge is stronger but costs more per metre; a thinner high-performance film can match a thicker basic film's load-holding thanks to multi-layer construction and high pre-stretch. Pre-stretch is how far the film can be drawn while still holding the load - a high pre-stretch film wraps far more pallets per kilogram. This is the single biggest lever in stretch-film economics and sustainability.
Compare on cost per pallet
The most common buying mistake is comparing price per kilogram. The right metric is cost per pallet wrapped, which depends on yield. A high pre-stretch machine film at a higher headline price often wraps so many more pallets per roll that it is cheaper in use - and uses less plastic. Always ask for the pre-stretch ratio and calculate cost per pallet before deciding.
What to look for in a supplier
Prioritise consistent gauge (for trouble-free machine running), high cling and load-holding, puncture resistance for sharp loads, recyclability documentation, and the ability to sample on your own wrappers. Greenstrix supplies multi-layer co-extruded LLDPE stretch film in hand and machine grades, 500mm standard on a 76mm core, with high pre-stretch yield and recyclability documentation - and provides samples so you can validate cling, yield and stability before bulk ordering.
| Key | Detail |
|---|---|
| Topic | Buying stretch film |
| Key metric | Cost per pallet (not per kg) |
| Biggest lever | High pre-stretch yield |
| Greenstrix fit | Multi-layer LLDPE, high pre-stretch, recyclable |
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